Thursday, June 26

Doctor by day, folk-rock artist by night

Some kids grow up with aspirations of becoming a doctor, while others dream of writing and recording their own music to set free upon the world. Read more...

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UCLA alum Garrett Sawyer (Dr. Gary Garshfield) is an O.C.-based folk-rock artist. His album “Chronicles and Vanity,” will be released early next year.



UCLA to celebrate composer John Cage's legacy

Sixty years ago, an audience of hundreds of spectators in a grand concert hall were surprised to find that the opening number was four minutes and 33 seconds of sheer silence, with no orchestra member even touching an instrument. Read more...

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This Sunday, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and the Hammer Museum will dedicate a day to composer John Cage.




UCLA alumna turns new page with EP ‘Tall Tales’

Psychedelic rock was a sort of San Francisco-based counterculture in the 1960s, producing rock legends such as the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin. Read more...

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UCLA alumna Elizabeth “Dezi” Paige Getz is a music producer who mixes hits like “Kids with Guns” by the Gorillaz and her own music. She recently released her EP “Tall Tales” and is working on her new album and music video.


Emerging All-Star: UCLA student gains online, local following

He saw her in the dining halls, and his heart was racing. Thump thump, the beat began. Read more...

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Andy Vu Truong, a second-year physiological science student, gained recognition for his YouTube cover videos. This Saturday, he will open for the TZ All-Star Showcase, a talent show hosted by Koreatown rapper Dumbfoundead.



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